Barnes County, ND — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Labor Force
5,594
Employed
5,419
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
4.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.9%
Carpool8.3%
Walk5.2%
Work from Home4.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.4%
Government37.6%
Self-Employed7.0%
Barnes County, ND has an unemployment rate of 3.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,594 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 4.7% of workers work from home. 89.4% of workers are in the private sector.